Minor gang-raped in Haryana, five accused including a woman arrested

Gohana: Five people, including a woman, have been arrested for involvement in gang-rape of a minor girl from Gohana town of Sonipat in Haryana, police said today.

The victim, who was staying with her elder brother's family was lured by a neighbour, Suneeta, to come to her house on Sunday, they said.

According to the police, Suneeta fed the victim with sweets which was allegedly laced with a sedative and she fell unconscious. The accused - Pinni Singh - drove the minor to his place, where he and four others allegedly raped her.

Five accused - Pinni Singh, Hanuman, Montu, Bondhu and victim's neighbour Suneeta - were arrested yesterday for rape and criminal conspiracy, they said, adding that another accused Naveen is absconding.